Catherine Odhiambo

EU delays deforestation regulation by one year to bolster implementation readiness

EUROPE - The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to delay the enforcement of the…

1 month ago

NAFDAC reinforces ban on imported frozen poultry

NIGERIA - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reminded the public of the ongoing…

1 month ago

Kenya Sugar Board launches comprehensive guide to boost sugarcane farming

KENYA - The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has introduced a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering sugarcane farmers across the country. Developed…

2 months ago

Mozambique’s sugar sector bounces back amid climate challenges

MOZAMBIQUE - In the first half of the year, Mozambique’s sugar exports generated US$14.7 million, marking a notable 36% increase…

2 months ago

Ethiopia secures US$500 million to combat land degradation, bolster food security

ETHIOPIA - The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has announced its support for Ethiopia’s US$500 million initiative to address widespread land…

2 months ago

South African deciduous fruit industry launches Centre of Excellence to combat invasive pests

SOUTH AFRICA - The South African deciduous fruit industry has unveiled a Centre of Excellence for pest monitoring, a move…

2 months ago

Champion Breweries secures shareholder approval for expansion, compliance measures

NIGERIA - Champion Breweries Plc has gained shareholder approval to issue up to 1,579,058,099 ordinary shares, a move aimed at…

2 months ago

Ghana’s cocoa industry goes green with new biochar project

GHANA - Olam Food Ingredients(ofi), in collaboration with LOTTE, Fuji Oil Co., and MC Agri Alliance, is set to debut…

2 months ago

Agricultural giant Cargill to cut jobs as profits plummet

USA - Cargill Inc., a leading player in the global agriculture and commodities sector, has announced plans to cut approximately…

2 months ago

Jude Chesire elected as first African Vice Chairman of ISO

KENYA - Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) acting CEO Jude Chesire has been elected Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of…

2 months ago